Windows Media Player 11 SDK DownloadItem.type
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DownloadItem.type
Note This section describes functionality designed for use by online stores. Use of this functionality outside the context of an online store is not supported.
The type property retrieves the type of the download.
Syntax
Possible Values
This property is a read-only String containing one of the following values.
| Value | Description |
| background | (Windows XP only.) The download occurs as a background process as processor time becomes available. Download states persist even when Windows Media Player or Windows XP is shut down. |
| real time | (All supported operating systems.) The download occurs all at once. No download states persist between sessions. |
Remarks
Each type of download has advantages and disadvantages. Background downloading allows the user to proceed to other tasks and even restart Windows without cancelling the download, but takes more time overall to complete the download and is only supported for Windows XP. Real-time downloading takes less time to complete, but requires the user to finish all downloading before closing Windows Media Player.
Requirements
Version: Windows Media Player 9 Series or later.
Library: Use wmp.dll.
See Also
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